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Native Plant Educational Garden

Educational Garden

The district's Native Plant Garden became a reality with the help of several donors from the local community.  Designed to provide a visual example of the many varieties of native plants for our Garden Party and Plant Sale participants, the garden also displays the benefits to planting native and serves as a mini sanctuary for anyone visiting or passing by the district office.  

Anyone is welcome to stop by and take a stroll through our native garden.  The garden can be enjoyed sun up to sun down, late spring through early fall. 

Garden Party

Second Thursday in August, 5-7pm

Mingle with local conservation groups to learn more about the benefits of planting native.  From tackling invasive species to creating a butterfly garden and more while you sip and nibble on goodies provided by the district.  Get an up close look at live plants in the garden to help gather ideas for your own yard, and first dibs on the species list and garden flat order forms for our Fall Native Plant Sale in September. Garden party attire optional.

Made Possible By

The native garden, and its continued maintenance, has been made possible by the following individuals and community organizations: 

Pat Brinker

Mike and Rhea Dow

Denise and Gary Fate

The Charlevoix Community Foundation

The Great Lakes Energy People Fund

Landscape Logic of Charlevoix

Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network

Pat Brinker poses in front of the native garden

she continues to support both financially and in leadership as the committee chair for the native garden and the annual Summer Garden Party.

The Charlevoix Conservation District

Working to protect the natural resources in Charlevoix County through partnerships, community outreach and landowner support, since 1948.

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CONTACT >

T: 231-582-6193

E: charlevoixcd@macd.org

303 North St., Boyne City, MI. 49712

Board Meetings (Public Welcome)

Monthly, 2nd Thursday @

The Charlevoix Conservation District

303 North Street, Boyne City

7:00-9:00 PM 

Cancellations do occur, please call ahead 

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